Winners!

The winner of Carly's Friday Jungle Madness contest is…

DENISE! Comment # 56

Please write to carly phillips @ mac . com (no spaces) with your contact information so we can get our prize out to you asap.

And the winner of Brenda Jackson's One Thing backlist book giveaway is…

LINDA HENDERSON! Comment # 3

Please write to julie @ julieleto . com (no spaces) with your contact information as well.

CONGRATULATIONS to you both!

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And now, since Hanukkah has just ended, here's a little gentle holiday humor…

Hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season!

TOP 8 REASONS TO LIKE HANUKKAH

8. No roof damage from reindeer.

7. Never a silent night when you're among your Jewish loved ones.

6. If someone messes up on their gift, there are seven more days to correct it.

5. Betting Hanukkah gelt (the chocholate coins) on candle races.

4. You can use your fireplace.

3. Fun waxy buildup on the menorah.

2. Cheer optional.

1. No Irving Berlin songs.